hershelk

After the wild and ruckus #26 I thought we could try to get one more tasting in during pool season. We are starting a little earlier because of the availability of the pool and patio, but not so early that people are drinking all afternoon as well as evening. We can start tasting and plan on grilling something around 6.

For the theme "Favorite Wines", just bring a bottle of wine you know and love. It can be expensive or it can be something cheap that you buy by the caseload as a house wine. Just a wine you already know and enjoy.

mstein609

Also we could use a theme. Maybe a specific region or favorite fall wines. Let me know your thoughts.

I would prefer the 29th.

For the theme, I'm going to repeat a suggestion I made at the last one: "They Made That WHERE?" We all know it's easy to get a nice bottle from France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, California, Washington, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Chile, or South Africa. But how about a Syrah from the Snake River Valley in Idaho? Mexican Merlot? Thai Temperanillo? Canadian Cabernet? They all exist. Or, as an alternative, a "renegade" varietal for a wine region not well-known for that variety. Perhaps a German Pinot Noir, or a Loire Valley Chardonnay.

cjsiege

hershelk

OK, I officially call it for September 29th. There hasn't been a lot of input, but since the 8th is coming awfully quickly, the 29th seems like a better idea.

We still need a theme. How about "favorite wines." People can just bring a bottle of wine they know and love. Could be expensive or it can be something cheap that they buy by the caseload as a house wine. Just a wine they already know they enjoy. I was also thinking about starting around 5. A little earlier cause of the availability of the pool and patio, but not so early that people are drinking all afternoon as well as evening. We can start tasting and plan on grilling something around 6.

cjsiege

hershelk wrote:OK, I officially call it for September 29th. There hasn't been a lot of input, but since the 8th is coming awfully quickly, the 29th seems like a better idea.

We still need a theme. How about "favorite wines." People can just bring a bottle of wine they know and love. Could be expensive or it can be something cheap that they buy by the caseload as a house wine. Just a wine they already know they enjoy. I was also thinking about starting around 5. A little earlier cause of the availability of the pool and patio, but not so early that people are drinking all afternoon as well as evening. We can start tasting and plan on grilling something around 6.

ddeuddeg

mstein609 wrote:...But how about a Syrah from the Snake River Valley in Idaho? ...Perhaps a German Pinot Noir...

3 wishes:
1) I wish we could get to this event, but I'm already double-booked that day. And I'll be spending most of it in my tux.
2) Wish I could remember the winery in the Snake River Valley that made the terrific Viognier one of my friends sent me last year while he was doing grad work at Boise State. Over the top floral on the nose, possibly the nicest Viognier I ever had. Perfect with my grilled sea scallops stuffed with basil, garlic, and a hint of lavender oil.
3) Wish I'd been able to grab the German PN when Last Bottle had it a while back. Would have, but it was already gone when I spotted it.

Have a great time. We'll get there some day, especially now that we have a third reason to pay a return visit.

"Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes the special occasion is that you've got a bottle of Champagne in the fridge". - Hester Browne

mstein609

ddeuddeg wrote:2) Wish I could remember the winery in the Snake River Valley that made the terrific Viognier one of my friends sent me last year while he was doing grad work at Boise State. Over the top floral on the nose, possibly the nicest Viognier I ever had. Perfect with my grilled sea scallops stuffed with basil, garlic, and a hint of lavender oil.

Might be Sawtooth, which is the Syrah I was thinking of in my post. They make a Viognier as well.

I plan to come; don't yet know about a +1. Right now I'm thinking about a Stolpman Syrah. (Which one, I'll probably decide at the last minute.)

cjsiege

hershelk

Time is getting closer. Anyone know what they would like to bring wine or food. I will be traveling so I will have noting too fancy for food. Maybe some sausages to grill. Possibly some jerk chicken wings.

InShadows

I'll be bringing a bottle of Barrel Oak Viognier and some chicken sausage as my food contribution.

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hershelk

cjsiege wrote:Thank you, thank you, thank you, hershelk!!! Such an outstanding good time. We need to take up a propane collection for the fire pit.

It turns out the propane tank was still half full. With the new tank, the valve was a little sticky and when the pressure got lower in the tank it closed. I really just needed to tighten the attached hose. Oh well. Live and learn. Both tanks are full again.

InShadows

Join the Washington Wine Academy for the 17th version of our Great Wines series.

How to participate:
It's simple. Just register on our website and bring a bottle of vino to share... we'll have the glasses, food & fun ready to go.

Details:
When you arrive our volunteers will take your bottle and give you a glass for the evening (don't keep it - we'll need 'em for future Great Wines events).

We'll have various tasting stations set up throughout the room and our volunteer sommeliers will switch out the selections available at each station throughout the evening so you'll have a constantly shifting variety to choose from.

We'll serve a buffet of light appetizers to go with the wine offerings, and your admission includes entry into the hourly door prize drawings.

Cost:
$13.50 + one bottle of wine (per person)
Your wine must be worth more than $10... sorry, no Two Buck Chuck or Barefoot allowed at this party!

Registration:
Advance registration is required. We will NOT ACCEPT payments at the door. Please bring a valid ID to the event.

Other Details:
-- Street parking is available

-- The Crystal City Wine Shop is located in the building so if you forget your bottle, they've got you covered!

-- Dress Code: Party Casual

WHEN:
Friday, Nov 2th
7-10 p.m.

WHERE:
Lenox Club Party Room
401 12th St S.
Arlington, VA 22202

3 blocks from the Pentagon City Metro

What Wine Should You Bring?

To ensure a broad spectrum of wines, we suggest if your last name begins with the letters A-M bring a Red, N-Z bring a White.

CT“Every time you think something or someone is stupid, it just means there is another thing in this world you don’t understand.” - In memory of Robert, 1975-2009
If you make a man a fire, he'll be warm for a night. If you set him on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Past NoVA Gatherings

sukeiasa

interesting.... what are you bringing?? and how is value of wine determined??

InShadows wrote:Join Us for an Evening of Friends, Fun, and, of course, Great Wines!

Great Wines Returns!

Join the Washington Wine Academy for the 17th version of our Great Wines series.

How to participate:
It's simple. Just register on our website and bring a bottle of vino to share... we'll have the glasses, food & fun ready to go.

Details:
When you arrive our volunteers will take your bottle and give you a glass for the evening (don't keep it - we'll need 'em for future Great Wines events).

We'll have various tasting stations set up throughout the room and our volunteer sommeliers will switch out the selections available at each station throughout the evening so you'll have a constantly shifting variety to choose from.

We'll serve a buffet of light appetizers to go with the wine offerings, and your admission includes entry into the hourly door prize drawings.

Cost:
$13.50 + one bottle of wine (per person)
Your wine must be worth more than $10... sorry, no Two Buck Chuck or Barefoot allowed at this party!

Registration:
Advance registration is required. We will NOT ACCEPT payments at the door. Please bring a valid ID to the event.

Other Details:
-- Street parking is available

-- The Crystal City Wine Shop is located in the building so if you forget your bottle, they've got you covered!

-- Dress Code: Party Casual

WHEN:
Friday, Nov 2th
7-10 p.m.

WHERE:
Lenox Club Party Room
401 12th St S.
Arlington, VA 22202

3 blocks from the Pentagon City Metro

What Wine Should You Bring?

To ensure a broad spectrum of wines, we suggest if your last name begins with the letters A-M bring a Red, N-Z bring a White.

InShadows

sukeiasa wrote:interesting.... what are you bringing?? and how is value of wine determined??

I'm not going. I have an exam the next day that I should cram for the night before. Just giving out something to do around the area. Since I've never been I don't know and I have my apprehensions about something like this. If I were going I would bring a wine of value no more than $20.

CT“Every time you think something or someone is stupid, it just means there is another thing in this world you don’t understand.” - In memory of Robert, 1975-2009
If you make a man a fire, he'll be warm for a night. If you set him on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Past NoVA Gatherings

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